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一握り

A handful; a very small number or exclusive group

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Noun

A Handful" / "A Small Number

Describes a quantity small enough to be held in one hand, used metaphorically to represent a very limited, often exclusive fraction of a larger whole.

Example

料理 に 一握り の ハーブ を 加え た 。

I added a handful of herbs to the dish.

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一握り
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A handful; a very small number or exclusive group
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